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Did North Korea’s missile launches target the Xi-Trump summit agenda?

North Korea could be using missile tests to take its denuclearisation off the US-China summit agenda and drive home its demands for recognition as a nuclear power as a prerequisite for talks with Washington, according to analysts. On Sunday, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, or East Sea, which, according to South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff, were detected three hours apart, with the first flying about 450km (280 miles), while the second travelled...

September 23, 2026

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How does Xi Jinping’s ‘special plane’ compare with Air Force One?

A look at the Chinese leader’s aircraft, which is bound to become part of the visual choreography of his state visit in Washington The aircraft carrying China’s leader, often referred to in state media and official statements as a zhuan ji, or special plane, remains far less known to the world than Air Force One, despite both countries using Boeing 747s for presidential travel. For a head of state, a presidential aircraft is more than a means of transport. Its range, on-board facilities and security systems reflect the practical demands of presidential travel and diplomatic missions, and the aircraft itself becomes part of the visual choreography of a state visit. In one sense, it is one of the first symbols of a country to arrive in the host country, appearing in the sky before the president steps onto the tarmac.

September 23, 2026

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US law enforcement tightens security for Xi summit as welcome and protest events planned

US Secret Service says it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all foreign heads of state while they are on American soil The US Secret Service, which is leading security for the visit, said it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all foreign heads of state while they are on US soil. “Secret Service personnel have been planning for the visit of the Chinese president for several weeks, in coordination with Chinese officials and our federal and local law enforcement partners,” the agency said in a statement.

September 22, 2026

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Trump praises Takaichi for doing ‘tremendous job’ ahead of Xi’s visit to US

US President Donald Trump praised his strong relationship with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York on Tuesday, days before he is due to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, came at a time when relations between Beijing and Tokyo show no signs of thawing. Both leaders hailed their good working relationship, with Takaichi saying the two countries looked forward to deepening ties. Trump lavished praise on the...

September 22, 2026

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Brazil’s Lula backs China peace push at UN, tells US his nation is ‘no one’s backyard’

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva renewed his backing on Tuesday for a peace initiative he launched with China to end the war in Ukraine, using his opening speech at the UN General Assembly to take thinly veiled aim at the United States over tariffs, military pressure and access to critical minerals. Speaking in New York just days before Brazilians vote in a tight presidential race, Lula described the war between Russia and Ukraine as a five-year humanitarian drama that “continues to...

September 22, 2026

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Trump defends Iran war, touts ‘America is back’ agenda in UN speech

US President Donald Trump addressed the global community on Tuesday morning with a speech that sought to justify his war with Iran, touted how he has “made peace” and argued that his “make America great again” policies benefit the world. His speech before the UN General Assembly came as the world grapples with years of conflict in Ukraine, Iran, Gaza, Sudan, Yemen and Lebanon, with no relief in sight. “I can report to you with pride that America is back, and our country is stronger today than...

September 22, 2026

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Learning from Ukraine war, Chinese military doctors target injuries from drones

Head, face and neck injuries are becoming a big problem in armed conflicts dominated by uncrewed aerial vehicles Chen Juxiang, a senior Chinese military doctor, told CCTV on Monday that cranio-maxillofacial injuries – damage to the hard and soft tissues of the head – had become a particularly big problem in conflicts dominated by drones. Chen said his team had been preparing for the shift for years and had made progress in treatment protocols and haemostatic materials for these kinds of head injuries.

September 22, 2026

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Taiwan’s opposition casts doubt on ‘rock solid’ US ties ahead of Xi-Trump summit

KMT seizes on reported limits on Washington visits as a ‘wake-up call’ for Taipei, warning that US policy is driven by self-interest The New York Times reported on Monday that some Taiwanese officials travelling to the US had been told by Trump administration officials to “curtail their visits to research groups in Washington”. Citing Brookings Institution senior fellow Ryan Hass, the report said the move reflected Trump’s preference to ensure Taiwan did not become an “obstacle” to his ambitions in dealing with Beijing.

September 22, 2026

Industry

Who from China’s side will be in the room at this week’s Xi-Trump summit?

When Xi Jinping sits down with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, the Chinese leader’s side of the table will be filled with senior aides bringing extensive policy expertise. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday that Xi would pay a state visit to the United States from Wednesday to Friday. The trip – Xi’s first state visit to Washington since 2015 – will also mark his second face-to-face meeting this year with Trump, as the world’s top two economies seek to...

September 22, 2026

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Constructive. Strategic. Stability. Chinese state media spell out Xi-Trump summit aim

Front-page article in Communist Party’s top newspaper also lays out Beijing’s red lines for the relationship The leaders will provide “strategic guidance” on how the two powers can develop a stable relationship during this week’s summit, according to a front-page article published by People’s Daily on Tuesday. The newspaper cast a rosy light on the state of China-US ties since the pair last met in Beijing during Trump’s trip four months ago, saying that “positive factors in bilateral interactions continue to increase”.

September 22, 2026

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Were the Serbian military’s new robot dogs built using Chinese technology?

Analysts say the nations are deepening their collaboration, with China seeing Serbia as a gateway to the European market Robodogs equipped with machine guns, grenade launchers and rocket launchers were among the major weapons systems unveiled at Serbia’s Pobednik 2026 large-scale tactical live-fire exercise on Sunday. The event involved its army, air force, air defence, special forces and military police and, according to Serbian media reports, the robodogs were designed to enter dangerous areas and secure entry routes for special forces, operations that were part of the military drill. The robodogs’ debut comes only a few weeks after Europe’s first factory for mass-producing humanoid robots and robotic dogs began production in the western Serbian city of Sabac.

September 22, 2026

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US tightens Japan, South Korea ties ahead of Trump-Xi summit

The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to resist “economic coercion” and emphasised the need for stability in the Taiwan Strait, taking an implicit shot at China just days before President Xi Jinping’s White House summit. The three countries plan new talks on economic security and enhancements to a trilateral supply chain early warning system, according to a statement issued after a meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and counterparts Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan and Cho...

September 22, 2026